Board of Commissioners RECAP (May 12, 2026)

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 12, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and capital projects. The board approved several significant purchases including two 2026 Ford Explorers for the Sheriff's Office from Hardy Family Ford totaling $77,250 funded by SPLOST. They awarded the Due West Road at 92 realignment project to Wilson Construction Management LLC for $2,472,653.54 under the Sourcewell contract, funded from general funds as part of the FY 2026 capital budget. Additional equipment purchases for the Department of Transportation included a Bobcat T770 skid steer for $77,146.03 and a Cat CW16 traffic roller for $116,987, both also under Sourcewell contracts and funded from general funds. The total bid awards approved amounted to $2,958,466.57. The board also authorized acceptance of GDOT contracts for taxiway construction and improvements at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport, funded from general funds. Other procurement-related actions included authorizing the purchase of right-of-way parcels funded by SPLOST and executing quitclaim deeds related to road system transfers. The meeting included approval of an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the Sheriff's Office and several public hearings on property and road matters.